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A view of the Palisades fire from the seventh floor of Class of ‘24 Brielle Wong’s UCLA dormitory.
LA fires prompt alumni attending UCLA to return home at start of quarter
January 17, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second four-year term in office on Jan. 20, 2025.
What will the next four years look like under a Trump presidency?
January 17, 2025
Jason Shiuan will be honored with the award at CASMEC on Jan. 16.
Music director named band educator of the year in California
January 15, 2025
Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Sisters Richa Moorjani and Sheherazaad are both pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Sister alumni navigate complex world of Hollywood and the entertainment industry
January 9, 2025
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
The team poses for a picture on Jan. 16 after a home victory against MacDonald.
Boys’ soccer defeats MacDonald, marks three-game win streak
January 18, 2025
Crowd arises in ovation for Falcons’ impressive comeback
Boys’ basketball rallies back from 13-point deficit, securing top spot in El Camino
January 17, 2025
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
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The weaponization of the presidential pardon ought to end
January 13, 2025
In a capitalist world, informed journalism takes second priority.
Billionaires should step back from publications they own
January 12, 2025
Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is looking towards a year of cooperation.
Staff editorial: Acting Superintendent Heath Rocha is the right choice to lead the district out of recent turmoil
January 11, 2025
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
The three best dishes we ordered at Ippudo: Akashu Modern, Chicken Karaage, and Pork Buns
Our visit to Ippudo: A cozy experience with tastes beyond ramen
January 17, 2025
If all of our icks culminated into one man, this is what he would look like.
Top 10: Icks
January 17, 2025
Piling on ten layers of clothing is not a comfortable experience.
Skiing? s-NO-w thank you.
January 15, 2025
The three bears often travel, stacked on top of each other.
‘We Bear Bears’ are still the bear-y best trio
January 12, 2025
We tasted and reviewed the arrangement of six Thanksgiving pies.
Are Crumbl’s holiday desserts worth the hype?
January 12, 2025

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The typical Saratoga child: intellectual but with no social skills

Selena Liu
April 3, 2020
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Fundraising for senior events should be more spread out and effective

Selena Liu
March 31, 2020

Senior applies to college as animation major in hopes of broadening artistic perspective

Selena Liu and Krithi Sankar
February 12, 2020

The school quarantined me for a week because of the coronavirus

Selena Liu
February 12, 2020

Why making fun of your own race is still racist

Selena Liu
February 10, 2020

BNB proceeds will go toward ending child marriage in India

Selena Liu, Viraaj Reddi, and Kaasha Minocha
February 6, 2020

Seniors’ college lists vary in length due to a variety of factors

Selena Liu and Kevin Sze
December 3, 2019

Indie movies break down casting barriers and showcase progressiveness in films

Selena Liu
October 30, 2019
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Robotics team to be featured on South Korean educational broadcast

Selena Liu
October 28, 2019

Intense practice schedules teach band members time management

Selena Liu and Sofia Jones
October 28, 2019

If you like Daniel Caesar, you should listen to Korean R&B artist Dean

Selena Liu
October 24, 2019

Ordering complex Starbucks drinks not worth the wait

Selena Liu
October 24, 2019

Netflix cancellation of ‘The Office’ and ‘Friends’ hurts entire streaming platform

Selena Liu
September 24, 2019

More racial diversity at SHS would enrich experience for all

Selena Liu
September 24, 2019

Number of teaching assistants in decline

Rohan Kumar and Selena Liu
September 16, 2019

Entertainment family faces consequences for involvement in college admissions scandal

Selena Liu
April 29, 2019

24 hours in Monterey: top five things to do

Selena Liu
April 29, 2019

Scared of being unproductive over break? Follow these tips to start working

Selena Liu
April 29, 2019

Facebook censorship of online content is necessary, within reason

Selena Liu
April 29, 2019
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Swimming: Balanced team has strong performance at leagues; 20 swimmers to attend CCS

Selena Liu
April 29, 2019

Jay Lee: Saratoga alumnus shares his successes, aspirations and struggles in the acting industry

Selena Liu and Callia Yuan
March 28, 2019

The benefits and costs of immigrating as a high school student to the U.S. from South Korea

Selena Liu
March 26, 2019

Stricter rules needed to increase club participation

Selena Liu
March 25, 2019

Seniors use blogging as creative writing outlet

Shreya Katkere and Selena Liu
January 30, 2019

Garden project to translate classroom learning to hands-on experience

Allison Hartley and Selena Liu
January 28, 2019

Harvard lawsuit outcome affects student perspectives on admission standards

Selena Liu and Jeffrey Ma
November 27, 2018

School uses emails to spread awareness about job opportunities

Selena Liu
November 27, 2018

School wrong to continue classes in hazardous smoke conditions

Selena Liu and Shreya Katkere
November 26, 2018

Fitness center becomes hotspot for after school weightlifting and conditioning

Selena Liu
November 26, 2018

High school shoppers need to prepare for the holidays: tips for affordable gift buying

Selena Liu and Esha Lakhotia
November 14, 2018

New dress code lessens sexism toward girls and demonstrates open-mindedness about modern clothing

Selena Liu
October 16, 2018

I embarrassed myself and rendered myself incapable of public speaking at a debate tournament

Selena Liu
October 10, 2018

Leadership emphasizes saying no to drugs in Red Ribbon Week

Selena Liu
October 10, 2018

Launch X plans to create multiple student-run small companies to enroll in spring competitions

Selena Liu
October 10, 2018

Leadership prepares for early Homecoming week

Selena Liu
September 10, 2018

Female care boxes: Junior struggles to see the meaning behind “period” monthly subscription boxes

Selena Liu
September 10, 2018

UC system should make standardized test essays optional

Selena Liu
September 10, 2018

Large age gaps add challenges to sibling relationships

Esha Lakhotia and Selena Liu
September 10, 2018

Classes should allow optional finals for second-semester seniors

Selena Liu
May 9, 2018

Not participating in school events is my biggest regret

Selena Liu
May 7, 2018
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World Cafe attempts to tackle school-wide problems

Selena Liu and Jackson Green
April 4, 2018

Large numbers of underclassmen step up to run for class office

Selena Liu and Jeffrey Xu
April 2, 2018

Minority representation must grow in beauty and entertainment industries

Selena Liu
April 1, 2018

These five channels make YouTube a superior online platform

Selena Liu
March 29, 2018

Winter percussion serves as artistic sport and community

Selena Liu and Shreya Katkere
February 8, 2018

Social media is unrealistic but has both positive and negative impacts

Selena Liu and Michael Zhang
February 8, 2018
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My friend did my makeup for a day

Selena Liu
January 29, 2018

Juvenoia poses threat to each generation’s progress

Selena Liu
December 7, 2017

SHS soars high in public rankings list

Selena Liu
September 18, 2017

Fans disappointed by ‘Death Note’ remake

Selena Liu
September 12, 2017
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